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Roly the Hedgehog (Roly and Friends)
by Frances RodgersLet your little nature lover learn how to help the adorable animals that like to visit your yard.Meet Roly. She&’s a curious, prickly hedgehog who loves to explore yards, including yours! The yard can often be a dangerous place, and Roly needs your help to face these challenges. Are you in?This illustrated children&’s book about nature is perfect for gently introducing young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. It includes: • Beautifully illustrated spreads. • An engaging storyline that kids can follow and relate to, as the book refers to the wildlife that can be found in their own backyard or garden. • Fun-filled facts about hedgehogs. • A thoughtful and timely message about protecting wildlife, with tips for doing so. Join Roly on a garden adventure of a lifetime! Bursting with fun trivia and colorful illustrations, this sweet animal picture book shows kids just how unique hedgehogs are, which makes them worth preserving. Perfect for children ages 3-5, this wonderful preschool book provides animal-loving toddlers with plenty of helpful tips and tricks to help keep all their garden guests safe and roaming freely. It&’s the ultimate gift for curious children or budding environmentalists.Roly the Hedgehog is part of a beautiful series from DK that aims to inspire youngsters to discover so much of what is unseen in their yards, and teach them how to care for their yard-dwelling friends. Other titles in this series include Rory the Garden Bird, Roxy the Butterfly and Rosy the Bumblebee.
Romeo and Juliet: No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English (No Fear Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare SparkNotesThis No Fear Shakespeare ebook gives you the complete text of Romeo and Juliet and an easy-to-understand translation. Each No Fear Shakespeare contains The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday language A complete list of characters with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary
Ronald Reagan: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Lisa RogersHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biographyabout actor-turned-president Ronald Reagan! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Ronald Reagan—the 40th president of the United States who loved horses and jellybeans—is an inspiring read-aloud for young girls and boys. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • George W. Bush • John McCain • My LGB About the White House • My LGB About Johnny Appleseed
Roo the Rabbit (My Furry Foster Family)
by Debbi Michiko FlorenceA new foster pet, someBUNNY special, has arrived at the Takano house, and eight-year-old Kaita is over the moon! But Roo isn't lick-your-face friendly like the dogs Kaita's used to fostering, and she soon wonders if she'll ever be able to break the ice and find the skittish mini lop a forever home. The chapter book is a charmingly illustrated lesson in patience, narrated by Kaita herself.
Room for Bear
by Ciara GavinA huggable picture-book debut about a bear who doesn't quite fit--perfect for fans of Karma Wilson's Bear Snores On and Philip C. Snead & Erin Stead's Bear Has a Story to Tell. When Bear wakes up one spring, he goes in search of a new home. And he thinks he's found the perfect place. Unfortunately, things are a bit . . . snug. Can five little ducks find room for one big bear in their home--and in their hearts? Ciara Gavin's luminous picture-book debut explores the unconditional love of families in all their colors, shapes, and sizes.
Room for the Baby
by Michelle Edwards Jana ChristyUH-OH!What's a family to do when there's a baby on the way but no place to put a crib?The big brother-to-be is worried. His mom does have a sewing room, but its every nook and cranny is stuffed with cast-off items and outgrown clothes that people have given her to recycle and reuse--some day. Now that day has come--because the new arrival will need someplace to sleep and something to wear. So the resourceful mom gets to work, making new clothes from old to outfit the baby-to-be.Inspired by her creativity, the neighbors get involved, and soon everyone is stitching and knitting something. As the months go by and the family celebrates the Jewish holidays from Passover to Hanukkah, big brother helps his mom get ready, too. But things move slowly and he continues to worry: will there ever be room for the baby?
Room for the Baby: Read & Listen Edition
by Michelle EdwardsUH-OH! What's a family to do when there's a baby on the way but no place to put a crib? The big brother-to-be is worried. His mom does have a sewing room, but its every nook and cranny is stuffed with cast-off items and outgrown clothes that people have given her to recycle and reuse—some day. Now that day has come—because the new arrival will need someplace to sleep and something to wear. So the resourceful mom gets to work, making new clothes from old to outfit the baby-to-be. Inspired by her creativity, the neighbors get involved, and soon everyone is stitching and knitting something. As the months go by and the family celebrates the Jewish holidays from Passover to Hanukkah, big brother helps his mom get ready, too. But things move slowly and he continues to worry: will there ever be room for the baby?This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Rooney 'Roo: Vowel Combination Oo (Let's Read Together ®)
by Barbara deRubertisLet&’s Read Together books merge rhyme and vowel sounds in delightfully zany stories kids will want to read again and again. Each of the 15 books in this classic series by award-winning author/educator Barbara deRubertis will give your child a jumpstart on reading success."Story lines are silly and inventive, and recall Dr. Seuss&’s Cat in the Hat for the building of rhythm and rhyming words." —School Library JournalRooney 'Roo discovers that sharing books is a fine way to make new friends. (This easy-to-read story features the "oo" vowel combination.)
Rooted in Strength: Using Translanguaging to Grow Multilingual Readers and Writers
by Laura Ascezni-Moreno Cecilia EspinozaEspinosa and Ascenzi-Moreno demonstrate how our emergent bilingual students who speak two or more languages in their daily lives― thrive when they are able to use “translanguaging” to tap the power of their entire linguistic and sociocultural repertoires. <p><p>Additionally, the authors present rich and thoughtful literacy practices that propel emergent bilinguals into reading and writing success. The core of this approach is honoring and leveraging the language and cultural resources emergent bilinguals bring to school― and rooting instruction in their strengths. Knowing more than one language is, indeed, a gift to the classroom! Includes a foreword by Ofelia Garcia.
Rory the Garden Bird (Roly and Friends #Vol. 3)
by Frances RodgersPerfect for little animal lovers, this beautiful early learning book shows you how to help adorable animals that like to visit your yard.Meet Rory. He&’s a small, inquisitive bird who loves to visit yards and gardens, including yours! From stinky rubbish to hungry cats, the yard can sometimes be a dangerous place. Will you volunteer to help keep him safe?This illustrated children&’s book about nature is perfect for gently introducing young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. It includes: • Beautifully illustrated spreads. • An engaging storyline that kids can follow and relate to, as the book refers to the wildlife that can be found in their own backyard or garden. • Fun-filled facts about birds. • A thoughtful and timely message about protecting wildlife, with tips for doing so. Join Rory as he sets off into the yard, finding yummy bird mix to munch on and a cozy spot in the trees to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring. Bursting with fun trivia and colorful illustrations, this sweet animal picture book shows kids just how unique birds are, which makes them worth preserving. Perfect for children ages 3-5, this wonderful preschool book provides nature-loving toddlers with plenty of helpful tips and tricks to help keep all their yard guests safe and roaming freely. It&’s the ultimate gift for curious children or budding environmentalists.Rory the Garden Bird is part of a beautiful series from DK that aims to inspire youngsters to discover so much of what is unseen in their yards, and teach them how to care for their yard-dwelling friends. Other titles in this series include Roly the Hedgehog, Roxy the Butterfly and Rosy the Bumblebee.
Rory the Remarkable Dragon
by Kathryn RammellFor fans of Dragons Love Tacos and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, comes a hilarious new story about a very special dragon, named Rory!Rory isn't like the other dragons. She's a remarkable dragon. So remarkable in fact that she stands out from all the other dragons at school and quickly becomes the most popular student in class, thanks to her unique abilities that other dragons don't seem to possess. But the principal is certain something is off about Rory, and she wants to uncover the truth about this star student.From debut author-illustrator, Kathryn Rammell, comes a hilarious, upbeat story about accepting others for who they are, with a clever twist on the ugly duckling trope that is sure to make this a laugh-out-loud read!
Rosa's Song
by Helena Ku RheeIn this diverse picture book, a young immigrant from South Korea finds community and friendship in an apartment house filled with other newly arrived kids.When Jae looks out the window of his new home, he wishes he could still see his old village, his old house, and his old friends. But his new apartment feels empty and nothing outside is familiar. Jae just arrived from South Korea and doesn't even speak the new language. Yet, making friends is the same wherever you go and he soon meets a girl with a colorful bird perched on her shoulder. Rosa knows just how Jae feels and the two become fast friends. Not only does Rosa show Jae his new neighborhood but she shows him how his imagination can bring back memories of his old home. Then Rosa leaves unexpectedly one night but leaves her parrot for Jae. He thinks about the song that Rosa would sing: &“When I fly away, my heart stays here.&” And when Jae meets two other newly arrived kids, he teaches them Rosa's song and becomes their guide to this new world.From the creators of the highly acclaimed The Paper Kingdom, comes a new book about the importance of community and demonstrates how a simple act of kindness can be passed along to others.
Rosas para Isabella (Roses for Isabella)
by Diana Cohn¡Detente y huele las rosas del Ecuador con Isabella, mientras ella aprende cómo tratar a los trabajadores agrícolas y a la Madre Tierra de una manera justa hace que el mundo florezca! Also available in English. Stop and smell the roses of Ecuador with Isabella as she learns how treating farmworkers and Mother Earth fairly makes the world bloom!A Isabella le encanta escribir, especialmente sobre las flores vibrantes que sus padres cultivan como trabajadores agrícolas. Cuando su profesora anuncia un concurso de escritura para una asamblea escolar en honor a la Pachamama, la Madre Tierra, Isabela decide escribir sobre las fincas de rosas en donde "rosas rosadas, rojas, amarillas y anaranjadas crecen en filas que no terminan nunca". En dulces poemas y anotaciones en su diario, Isabella menciona cómo sus padres se sienten mucho mejor trabajando en una nueva finca de Comercio Justo. La finca toma varias medidas para mantener seguros tantos a los trabajadores agrícolas como al medio ambiente, como tratar de no usar pesticidas peligrosas que hacen que la gente, especialmente trabajadores agrícolas, se enfermen. Con un texto claro y alegre de la premiada autora Diana Cohn e ilustraciones cautivadoras, Rosas para Isabela presenta a los lectores las tradiciones culturales del Ecuador y la importancia de tomar decisiones que apoyen a los trabajadores agrícolas y al medio ambiente. La premiada ilustradora Amy Córdova Boone presenta el mundo de Isabela en obras de arte tan vibrantes como sus amadas flores. ¡Únete a Isabela en esta celebración de los trabajadores agrícolas y los hermosos regalos que recibimos de la Madre Tierra! Isabella loves to write, especially about the vibrant flowers her parents grow as farmworkers. When her teacher announces a school writing contest in honor of Pachamama, Mother Earth, Isabella decides to write about the rose farms where "pink, red, yellow, and orange roses grow in rows that go on forever." In sweet poems and journal entries, Isabella notes how her parents feel much better working at a new Fair Trade farm. This new farm takes a lot of steps to keep both farmworkers and the environment safe, like avoiding dangerous pesticides that make people, especially farmworkers, sick. With clear, joyful text by award-winning author Diana Cohn, and captivating illustrations, Roses for Isabella introduces readers to the cultural traditions of Ecuador and the importance of making choices that support farmworkers and the environment. Award-winning illustrator Amy Córdova Boone presents Isabella's world in artwork as vibrant as her beloved flowers. Join Isabella in this celebration of farmworkers and the beautiful gifts we receive from Mother Earth!
Rose Weaves a Garden
by Rashin KheiriyehThis heartfelt picture book about the love shared between generations--and the traditions that bind them--shows how a grandfather teaches his grandchild to weave a beautiful rug.Rose&’s Baba joon (her grandfather) loves three things most in the world: His loom, where he weaves fine rugs for family and friends; his garden; and most of all, Rose!When Rose decides she wants to weave her own rug -- its design inspired by a drawing she made of their garden--Baba is thrilled to teach her. Working side-by-side at the loom, grandfather and granddaughter tie colorful strands of yarn into thousands of knots. But just as the rug slowly begins to take shape, Baba falls ill.Rose knows one thing that will make him feel better: a beautiful -- and finished! -- garden rug. But will she be able to weave the rest of the rug on her own?This tender portrait of a young girl and her grandfather is a moving tribute to the joy of learning from someone you love.
Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink
by Diane DegroatWhen Gilbert writes two not-so-nice valentines to his classmates, his prank quickly turns into pandemonium. But there's always time for a change of heart on Valentine's Day.
Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink
by Diane deGroatThis Valentine's Day favorite read-aloud will prompt lots of giggles, as well as discussions on kindness and forgiveness.Gilbert is all set to write fifteen friendly valentine cards to his classmates. But how can he write a nice poem for the boy who tweaked his nose, or the girl who made fun of his glasses? Instead, Gilbert writes two not-so-nice valentines...and signs the wrong name on both!When his classmates read his poems, their feelings are hurt, and Gilbert's prank quickly turns into pandemonium. But with the help of a friend and an honest apology, there's always time for a change of heart on Valentine's Day.
Roses for Isabella
by Diana CohnStop and smell the roses of Ecuador with Isabella as she learns how treating farmworkers and Mother Earth fairly makes the world bloom! También disponible en español.Isabella loves to write, especially about the vibrant flowers her parents grow as farmworkers. When her teacher announces a school writing contest in honor of Pachamama, Mother Earth, Isabella decides to write about the rose farms where "pink, red, yellow, and orange roses grow in rows that go on forever." In sweet poems and journal entries, Isabella notes how her parents feel much better working at a new Fair Trade farm. This new farm takes a lot of steps to keep both farmworkers and the environment safe, like avoiding dangerous pesticides that make people, especially farmworkers, sick. With clear, joyful text by acclaimed author Diana Cohn, and captivating illustrations, Roses for Isabella introduces readers to the cultural traditions of Ecuador and the importance of making choices that support farmworkers and the environment. Award-winning illustrator Amy Córdova Boone presents Isabella's world in artwork as vibrant as her beloved flowers. Join Isabella in this celebration of farmworkers and the beautiful gifts we receive from Mother Earth!
Rosey Posey and the Perfectly Pink Radish: Bloomers Island Garden of Stories #2 (Bloomers Island #2)
by Courtney Carbone Cynthia WylieFollow young Rosey Posey in a magical, beautifully illustrated story as she attends boarding school on Bloomers Island to learn about gardening and growing her own vegetables. When Professor Sage announces the Very Very Veggie Challenge, Rosey isn&’t sure she wants to participate. But encouraged by headmaster Professor Sage and inspired by her favorite color, Rosey decides to grow a perfectly pink radish—in a perfectly pink pot on her perfectly pink windowsill! With patience and curiosity, she discovers just how fun and rewarding gardening can be, and not as hard as she thought!The Bloomers Island series brings to life the world of gardening and healthy-eating to young children in new and exciting ways.
Rosie Goes to Preschool
by Karen KatzWho better to offer advice to children facing the first day of preschool than the hugely popular, bestselling Karen Katz? It's the first day of preschool, and the narrator, Rosie, knows everything a new preschooler needs to know. Rosie introduces the reader to her cubby, her teacher, her reading circle, her music class, her lunch table, and more. With gentle, reassuring language and Katz's signature bold, bright, and sweet artwork, Rosie Goes to Preschool will surely be a hit among the legions of children who have grown up reading Katz's books. Now that these big boys and girls are ready to take their first big steps into school, Karen Katz is here to help.
Rosie Goes to Preschool: Read & Listen Edition
by Karen KatzWho better to offer advice to children facing the first day of preschool than the hugely popular, bestselling Karen Katz? It&’s the first day of preschool, and the narrator, Rosie, knows everything a new preschooler needs to know. Rosie introduces the reader to her cubby, her teacher, her reading circle, her music class, her lunch table, and more. With gentle, reassuring language and Katz&’s signature bold, bright, and sweet artwork, Rosie Goes to Preschool will surely be a hit among the legions of children who have grown up reading Katz&’s books. Now that these big boys and girls are ready to take their first big steps into school, Karen Katz is here to help.This Read & Listen edition contains audio narration.
Rosie Raccoon's Rock and Roll Raft (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisIt’s the Rocky River Raft Race, and Rosie Raccoon is rarin’ to go! Will her Rock and Roll Raft and some clever thinking get her through the Roller Coaster Rapids . . . and all the way to the finish line?
Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers: 40+ Things to Invent, Draw, and Make (The Questioneers)
by Andrea BeatyWith more than 40 things to invent, draw, and make, featuring art from the beloved New York Times bestselling picture book Rosie Revere, Engineer, this activity book contains kid-friendly projects of all kinds and is the perfect gift for curious young readers! Soon enough children will be engineering whizzes just like Rosie, and along the way she’ll reassure them that failure, flops, mess-ups and cross-outs are part of the process. Do you like to make things? Dream up gadgets to improve your life and the lives of others? Then you are ready to join Rosie Revere and become a great engineer! Build a Solar Oven Make a Simple Catapult Design a Better Bicycle Collect “Engineer’s Treasure” And much more! Engineering is persevering, and this book is the perfect place for trying out, crossing out, and trying again. There is no better way to introduce would-be engineers to science and engineering than with their new best friend, Rosie. It’s fun for them and a great way for parents who want to get their kids excited about STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) in school. And now you can follow Rosie’s further adventures—with her friends Iggy Peck and Ada Twist—in the instant New York Times bestseller Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters, a chapter book starring The Questioneers! Don’t miss these STEM favorites! Rosie Revere, Engineer Iggy Peck, Architect Ada Twist, Scientist Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists